More on CM Punk's AEW deal
Added 2021-08-21 02:08:24 +0000 UTCOne month after Fightful Select broke news that CM Punk was in talks for a pro wrestling return, he did on AEW Rampage.
Fightful learned at that time there were discussions regarding a multi-year contract with Punk to return, with Punk's side being open to accepting that. We're told the talks started well before that, June at the latest. As of the week prior to us reporting the two were in talks, we had been told of plans for a late August return.
Punk's "I'm Back" press release was set at least a week ago, as those within WarnerMedia knew of the plan for the Jordan-esque release.
We are still working to find out specific details of the contract.
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Glad cm punk is back
2021-08-21 15:40:10 +0000 UTCHe had to have gone over. Mox Garcia only had 7 minutes and they needed time for the sting Darby run in. They really should have cut time from Jurassic Express / Private Party.
Raymond Slover
2021-08-21 11:26:49 +0000 UTCThank you SRS! Thanks to you breaking the news a month ago we got to experience the wildest ride in the history of professional wrestling!
Katarzyna Kuczyńska
2021-08-21 07:49:48 +0000 UTCPeople need to relax about Darby. Everyone that they sign always name him as somebody they want to work with. No doubt Punk got to pick who he wanted to face. Imagine the moments…Punk and Sting….all three after the match. It’ll be a feel good moment and really just for the fans. Let’s let this pass.
Ty D
2021-08-21 04:46:42 +0000 UTCSincerely, I appreciate Fightful so much. As a lapsed fan, who gets turned off from the deregulated rumor mill, updates like this are wonderful and appreciated.
Rincewind
2021-08-21 04:28:28 +0000 UTCSRS>WOR
Joe B
2021-08-21 04:03:44 +0000 UTCSean, good sir, you deserve a victory lap. Hope this helps makes Fightful the premiere wrestling news outlet that it deserves to be!
Steveisnotmyname
2021-08-21 03:04:42 +0000 UTCWhat a pop, so Punk wasn't a draw huh? my ass. Question for Sean: was there any time limit on his promo i have to assume it went over and the match times got cut short, it was still a solid fast hour and awesome show.
Chris Sully
2021-08-21 03:04:07 +0000 UTCI just wanna say thank you Sean! This $5 I way better spent than $5 I spend for Peacock lol
2021-08-21 02:50:54 +0000 UTCUnreal. Just unreal. There are wrestling moments that are locked in my head: I was at Hershey Park for Saturday Night’s Main Event when the Mania “met” the Madness. This rivals that night!
Jamie Ellis
2021-08-21 02:45:49 +0000 UTCLet me be honest, I had tears in my eyes. CM Punk brought me back to wrestling in 2011. He left a huge void. I'm very happy he's back.
Axel M
2021-08-21 02:44:10 +0000 UTCPunks face was pure Joy and I thought he was actually crying for a bit
Michael Coriell
2021-08-21 02:43:48 +0000 UTC7 years in the making. So good to see CM Punk back
Kamonte Jackson
2021-08-21 02:32:16 +0000 UTCNow let's celebrate. 7 years without him doing what he loves is way to long. Welcome back sir
RetroEnvy
2021-08-21 02:22:04 +0000 UTCThis is where SRS is just "on your left" all day.
Insomnia Inc
2021-08-21 02:09:47 +0000 UTC
